Retreats



A chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life.  Take time to reflect, meditate and be nourished by meditations, and meaningful conversation in the peaceful environment of the world peace temple in Toronto.

Comfortable shared accommodations are available. Click here for more information and to book accommodation for your retreat.


Gateway to receiving blessings: Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat

June 24-29

Guru Yoga practice is the gateway to receiving Buddhas blessings (inspiring energy) and empower our spiritual practice. Offering mandalas is a powerful method for accumulating merit (positive energy) for fulfilling all our spiritual wishes.

For further information, contact us by phone at 1.866.523.2672 or 416.762.8033, or email info@kadampa.ca.



June 24, 27 & 28
7:30-9am session 1
10-11:15am session 2
2-3:15pm session 3
7-8:30pm session 4

June 25, 26 & 29
7:30-9am session 1
10-11:15am session 2
2-3:30pm session 3



Unguided retreat sessions are free.

If you wish to stay for lunch ($5), please register in advance (before 10 am on the day of), online or by phone at 1.866.523.2672 or 416.762.8033, or email registration@kadampa.ca.



Urban Meditation Retreat

Sat. July 13 & Sat Aug 24
10am-1pm

These relaxing guided meditations lead both beginners and experienced meditators on an inner journey to expand and enjoy their experience of meditation. By contemplating the many different benefits of meditation, we will discover a deep inner peace and contentment that helps us to relate to others in a pleasurable, positive and caring way. Three different guided meditations will be explained and experienced in both these retreat days.




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Cost option 1: Full Retreat: $20
Cost option 2: 1 session: $8
Cost option 3: 2 sessions: $16
Centre card holders: free



Summer retreat: Holiday for the Mind
Kadam Lamrim: The Joyful Path

August 16-20

Give your mind a meaningful holiday which will bring about a powerful and positive transformation in your life. Allow yourself to be systematically guided through meditations on the Buddhist path in the calm and peaceful environment of KMCC. Inspired by the teachings given at the summer festival 2013 (UK), Gen Chögyan will share the essential practices of Kadam Lamrim with special emphasis on developing the supreme good heart and the wisdom realizing the ultimate truth, emptiness.



Aug 16

6:00pm dinner
7:30pm introduction

August 17-19

8:30-10am session 1
11am-12:30pm session 2
12:30-2:00pm lunch
2-3:30pm session 3
4:30-6pm session 4
6:00-7:30pm dinner

(*Sat, tsog 7:30-8:45pm followed by Q&A)

Aug 20

9:00-10:30am session 1
11:30am-1pm session 2


Gen Kelsang Chogyan
is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada (KMCC).

She has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years, under the guidance of her teacher, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Gen Choygan presents Buddha’s teachings in a practical and accessible way, in accordance with our modern lives.

Learn more about our teachers



Retreat costs include lunch & dinner

Fee centre cards
Full Retreat (Fri-Tues) $130 $40
Weekend only (Fri-Sun) $80 $25
1 day only: Sat, Sun, or Mon $45 $10
Fri intro only $15 $5
Shared Accommodation (per night) $30 $30

Please register in advance, online or by phone at 1.866.523.2672 or 416.762.8033, or email registration@kadampa.ca.



KMC Canada offers a perfect setting to engage in retreat. Enjoy morning silence, delicious vegetarian meals, and meaningful conversations, all in the inspiring environment of the world peace temple in Toronto. Comfortable shared accommodation starts at $30/night including breakfast.

For information about accommodation, please click here.
Please register in advance, online, by phone 1.866.523.2672 or 416.762.8033, or email registration@kadampa.ca


Specialized Retreats

KMC Canada offers annual retreats that are open to everyone.  Although many of the sessions are unguided, there are always practitioners and teachers available to give instruction on how to engage in the retreat.  An introductory talk will usually be given at the beginning of the retreat as well. It is not necessary to attend the full week to take part in these retreats.  Please contact us with any questions.


The Yoga of Buddha Heruka Practice

Aug 30 – Sept 2

Immerse yourself in this retreat dedicated for Highest Yoga tantra practitioners on the condensed practice of The Yoga of Buddha Heruka a special method to purify ourself, our environment, enjoyments and activities. This post-festival retreat is an opportunity to familiarize ourself with the commentary of this practice, as presented in Modern Buddhism. Each session will include a short teaching, prayers of The Yoga of Buddha Heruka, guided meditation and time in silence to deepen our experience.



Friday, August 30th

6:00pm dinner
7:30pm teaching

August 31-September 2

8:30-10am session 1
11am-12:30pm session 2
12:30-2:00pm lunch
2-3:30pm session 3
4:30-6pm session 4
6:00-7:30pm dinner

7:30-8:45pm (WJ w/tsog each night)



Gen Kelsang Chogyan
is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada (KMCC).

She has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years, under the guidance of her teacher, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Gen Choygan presents Buddha’s teachings in a practical and accessible way, in accordance with our modern lives.

Learn more about our teachers



   Cost centre cards
Full Retreat (Fri-Mon) $115 $35
Weekend only (Fri-Sun) $80 $25
1 day – Sat / Sun / Mon $45 $10
Fri intro only $15 $5

Shared accommodation = $30/night

Please register in advance, online or by phone at 1.866.523.2672 or 416.762.8033, or email registration@kadampa.ca.



KMC Canada offers a perfect setting to engage in retreat. Enjoy morning silence, delicious vegetarian meals, and meaningful conversations, all in the inspiring environment of the world peace temple in Toronto. Comfortable shared accommodation starts at $30/night including breakfast.

For information about accommodation, please click here.
Please register in advance, online, by phone 1.866.523.2672 or 416.762.8033, or email registration@kadampa.ca